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Can my boss fire me for missing one day of work if I have vacation time and haven't done anything wrong?
Asked on Aug 23rd, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Florida
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Boss fired me for missing a day of work. I have vacation time. I've been with the company for seven years.This came with no warning.He is a boss. He told he can hire a Mexican or Hispanic to do my job and pay them less. Also when he is impaired he like to harass me by phone or at the office.
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Yes to your main question, no to the part about replacing you with a Hispanic. If your employer has at least 15 employees, I would suggest you contact the EEOC or an attorney.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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He can fire you for missing a day as long as the termination is not for some other discriminatory reason. Feel free to contact us.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 3:35 PM